Robert Nesta "Bob” Marley, a Jamaican artist lyricist,
artist and guitarist was born on 6
February 1945. He shot to worldwide popularity and acclaim mixing generally
reggae, ska and rocksteady in his creations. He was only 18 when he begun in
1963 with the group The Wailers, he crafted a distinctive song writing and mastered
a vocal style that still resonates with audiences worldwide..
After the separation from the Wailers in 1974, Marley relocated
to England and pursued a solo career in music that saw him releasing an album
Exodus in 1977, which instantly established his worldwide reputation and forged
his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. The album
Exodus constantly featured in the British album charts for fifty-six consecutive
weeks accompanied with the sales of more than 75 million records. In 1978 he
released the album Kaya, which included the hit singles "Is This
Love" and "Satisfy My Soul".
Unfortunately, the star musician was diagnosed with a rare
skin cancer called acral lentiginous melanoma in 1977. He could not survive it
beyond four years, and succumbed to it in 1981 in Miami at age 36. He was a
dedicated Rastafari who injected his music with a feeling of spirituality. He
is viewed as a standout amongst the most compelling performers ever and
credited with advancing reggae music around the globe, and also serving as an
image of Jamaican culture and personality. Marley has likewise developed into a
worldwide image, which has been perpetually promoted through an assortment of
mediums.
Besides music, he fondly lives in the heart of million
through his inspiring
quotes, most of which are relevant to the modern-day world.
“when love is real nobody can end it" LOVES IS A KEY
that someone has to open your heart”
“And no matter what game they play We got something they can
never take away”
“beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad,
but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.”
“Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all
the days of your life”
“Bob Marley isn't my name. I don't even know my name yet.”
“Don't forget your history nor your destiny”
“Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better
Than Silver Or Gold.”
“Don't give up the fight, Stand up for your rights.”
“Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be
alright”
“Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh! Every
little thing gonna be all right. Don't
worry! "Don't worry about a
thing" - I won't worry! Cause every little thing gonna be all right.”
“Don't worry, Be HAPPY!!!!!”
“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but
ourselves can free our minds Have no fear for
atomic energy 'cause none of them
can stop the time.”
“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but
ourselves can free our minds.”
“Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny”
“Everytime I plant a seed, he say kill it before it grow, he
say kill it before they grow.”
“Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.”
“Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand
up, Don't give up the fight.”
“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights.”
“Get up, stand up: don’t give up the fight!”
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